Obituaries

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Isaac Khalil Joseph Harris

Isaac Khalil Joseph Harris

Apr 4, 2018

Isaac Khalil Joseph Harris, 10, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2018, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Isaac was born May 22,...

Jeanette Geneva Von Essen

Jeanette Geneva Von Essen

Apr 4, 2018

Jeanette Geneva Von Essen, 97, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Oxford Junction and Lost Nation went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Linn Manor Care Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Ascension Lutheran Church, Marion. Funeral service will follow...

Wylo Wagner

Wylo Wagner

Apr 4, 2018

Wylo Wagner, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Waukon, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at his home. Celebration of Life: 1 – 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2018, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Entombment: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Wylo was born November 16, 1928, in Monona, Iowa, the son of George and Ellen (Amundson)...

Daniel B. Mcgovern

Daniel B. Mcgovern

Apr 3, 2018

Daniel B. “Barney” McGovern, 49, of Central City, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Saturday. Inurnment will take place at a later...

Doris (Sheeley) Smith

Doris (Sheeley) Smith

Apr 3, 2018

Doris (Sheeley) Smith, 91, of Urbana, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 03, 2018, at Living Center West, surrounded by her family. Visitation: 3 – 8 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Urbana, with scripture service starting at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018, with visitation one hour prior to the service at...

Jeannine Marie Dvorak

Jeannine Marie Dvorak

Apr 2, 2018

Jeannine Marie Winn Dvorak, age 87, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and special friend to many, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital with family at her side. Visitation will be 4 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Walker, Iowa. Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2018, also at...

Krishawn Lee Reading

Krishawn Lee Reading

Apr 2, 2018

Krishawn Lee Reading died peacefully April 2, 2018. Krishawn was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1975. She spent parts of her life in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Woodward and Mt. Vernon. Everywhere she went, she touched people's lives in extraordinary ways; she challenged all of us to be our best and to do our best. The family welcomes all...

Dave A. Cress

Dave A. Cress

Apr 1, 2018

Dave A. Cress, 62, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, Toddville, Iowa. Dave was born...

Theresa Mary Burkle

Theresa Mary Burkle

Apr 1, 2018

Theresa (Feldmann) Burkle, 88, a resident of the Meadows Assisted Living, Manchester, formerly of Earlville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 6, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Earlville. The family will greet friends from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the church,...

Michael David Hotchkiss

Michael David Hotchkiss

Mar 31, 2018

Michael David Hotchkiss, 49, of Hiawatha, passed away following a brave battle against cancer on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at Alburnett Christian Church in Alburnett, Iowa, on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. Michael was born August 6, 1968, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son...

Rosella Rhoda

Rosella Rhoda

Mar 31, 2018

Rosella Rhoda, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018, at West Ridge Care Center. Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2018, at First Church of the Open Bible, 1911 E Avenue, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial will take place at...

Norma (Parton) Oswald

Norma (Parton) Oswald

Mar 31, 2018

Norma (Parton) Oswald, 74, of Marion entered the gates of heaven at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. Per her wishes there will be no service at this time. Survivors include her husband, John Oswald; her son, John Oswald; granddaughter, Emma Oswald; and her sisters, Velma (Richard) Rainville and Eula (Neil) Wood. She...

Anne Kirsten Christensen

Anne Kirsten Christensen

Mar 28, 2018

Anne Kirsten Christensen, 49, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, following a 14 year courageous battle with breast cancer. Anne will be remembered for her lively personality, her laughter, and her ability to enjoy life. Anne was born June 29, 1968, in LaGrange, Illinois, the daughter of Gene...

Timothy "Tim" Turner Evans

Timothy "Tim" Turner Evans

Mar 27, 2018

Timothy “Tim” Turner Evans 80 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (formerly of Solon, Iowa) passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday March 27, 2018. Tim was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 29, 1937, to Renald P. Evans and Virginia Turner Evans. He was married to Lorna (DeMott) in 1966, and later divorced. Tim is survived...

Barbara Jean Forkner

Barbara Jean Forkner

Mar 27, 2018

Barbara J. Forkner, 82, of Springville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the church, conducted by Father Mark Kwenin. Burial will...

Dorothy "Dottie" Belle Simmons

Dorothy "Dottie" Belle Simmons

Mar 25, 2018

Dorothy “Dottie” Belle Simmons, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial: 3 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2018, at Taylor Cemetery, near Unionville, Iowa, Appanoose County....

Pamela L. Chesmore

Pamela L. Chesmore

Mar 25, 2018

Pamela L. Kirby Chesmore, 68, of Urbana, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, after a long and courageous battle, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Pam was born March 1, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,...

Dean Logan Mossbarger

Dean Logan Mossbarger

Mar 24, 2018

Dean Logan Mossbarger, “Moose”, 80, of Marion, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at his home. Celebration of Life will be held from 4 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Dean was born March 12, 1938, in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of John and...

Aubrey D. Mcshane

Aubrey D. Mcshane

Mar 24, 2018

Aubrey D. McShane, 101, of Springville, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Anamosa Care Center. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial: Springville Cemetery, Springville. Aubrey was born November 15, 1916, in Linn County, Iowa,...

Wayne "Stan" Tull

Wayne "Stan" Tull

Mar 23, 2018

Wayne Stanford “Stan” Tull, 71, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2018, at his home. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Faith Bible Church, 1800 46th Street...